The capsules of the Ferris wheel in Singapore were peppered with rain. Not great for a bird’s eye view of the city. But the migrant workers riding the Singapore Flyer attraction did not mind.
They were a fraction of at least 20,000 workers getting a treat, from members of the public and businesses. The ItsRainingRaincoats initiative began calling for tickets to be donated to the workers in January.
A volunteer felt it was a meaningful way to use tourism vouchers from the government, founder Dipa Swaminathan said. Singapore citizens aged 18 and older have received 100 Singapore dollars ($74.30) in vouchers.
They were to spend it on attractions, hotels and tours — businesses that have lost income during the coronavirus pandemic. Swaminath